Senior Product Manager

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance firm is seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their team. This role involves leading the product management function, collaborating with business stakeholders, and driving the development of applications in reinsurance analytics. Candidates should have 5+ years experience in product management, preferably in the insurance or analytics domain. This position offers a remote work option and includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(K) and Roth options

Flexible work hours

Educational expense reimbursement

Digital mental health services

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Product Manager in insurance or analytics.
• Experience in managing BAU applications.
• Familiarity with actuarial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product management function for applications in reinsurance analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Manage product backlogs and prioritize features based on business impact.

Skills

Reinsurance analytics

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Analytics tools

Job description

Introduction

Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

As the Senior Product Manager, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that product strategies and roadmaps are aligned with organizational goals. This role requires a deep understanding of reinsurance analytics, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex environments to deliver impactful solutions.

This is a remote role.

How you'll make an impact

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our GRe Tech team. This role is critical in supporting business-as-usual (BAU) applications and driving the development of new applications in the complex and dynamic space of reinsurance analytics and actuarial. As this is a new role, the successful candidate will play a pivotal part in structuring the product management function, establishing strong product management practices, and ensuring the role is well-respected and aligned with both business and technology teams.

How will you affect the business?

• Product Management and Roadmaps: Lead the product management function by building and maintaining strategic product roadmaps for BAU applications and new applications developed by the GRe Tech team, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical capabilities. Collaborate closely with product owners to ensure effective execution of the roadmap.
• Strategic Product Vision: Define and communicate the vision and strategy for reinsurance analytics and actuarial applications, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, including actuarial teams, analytics teams, and other key users, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.
• Structure and Process Development: Establish and formalize product management processes, frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across the team.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with technical teams, including developers, architects, and analysts, to ensure seamless delivery of product features and enhancements.
• Complex Problem Solving: Navigate the complexities of reinsurance analytics and actuarial systems, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Prioritization and Planning: Manage product backlogs, prioritize features based on business impact, and plan releases to maximize value delivery.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for applications, ensuring they meet business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Advocacy and Influence: Champion the product management function within the organization, ensuring its value is recognized and respected by both business and technology teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management, reinsurance analytics, and actuarial systems.

Skills for Success:

• Strong understanding of reinsurance analytics and actuarial processes, with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and establish product management functions in new or evolving environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business and technical teams.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field required.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Product Manager, preferably in the insurance, reinsurance, or analytics domain required.
• Experience managing BAU applications and driving the development of new applications in complex domains.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools for product management, such as Jira or similar platforms.
• Experience in the reinsurance or insurance sector is a plus.
• Familiarity with actuarial systems and analytics tools is a plus.
• Certification in product management or Agile practices is a plus.
• Experience working in a global, multi-location environment is a plus.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.